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Collection of Data

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

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1.

Data originally collected in the process of investigation are known as

a)

Foreign data

b)

Primary data

c)

Third data

d)

Secondary data

2.

Census is

a)

The method of planning, organizing, and publishing data.

b)

The method in which no data is collected

c)

The method In which data is collected from each and every unit.

d)

The method in which few units out of the entire population are chosen.

3.

Statistical enquiry means

a)

It is science for knowledge

b)

Search for knowledge

c)

Collection of anything

d)

Search for knowledge with the help of statistical methods.

4.

________ are those which are already in existence and which might be collected for some purpose other than the answering of the question in hand.

a)

Direct data

b)

Basic data

c)

Primary data

d)

Secondary data

5.

Following are the method of restricted random sampling except

a)

Purposive sampling

b)

Table of random numbers

c)

Stratified sampling

d)

Cluster sampling

6.

An enquiry in which each unit of the universe is studied is called _______.

a)

Population

b)

Complete enumeration

c)

Incomplete enumeration

d)

Sample

7.

Cluster sampling means

a)

Sample are selected at regular interval

b)

Universe is divided into groups

c)

Sample is obtained by conscious selection

d)

Sample is divided into number of sub-groups

8.

How sample method differs from the census method on the basis of cost?

a)

The sampling method ensures the correctness of the data

b)

Census is less time consuming

c)

It is less expensive

d)

It is suitable when universe comprises of homogeneous nature

9.

In ____ information is recorded by the informants themselves whereas in ____ information as supplied by the informants is recorded by the enumerators.

a)

Questionnaire and direct investigation

b)

Schedule and Questionnaire

c)

Direct investigation and Questionnaire

d)

Questionnaire and schedule

10.

Which of the following is/are an example of secondary data?

a)

RBI Bulletin

b)

Government Publication

c)

Committees and Commissions

d)

All of the above

11.

Information in research is

a)

Raw data

b)

Processed data

c)

Input data

d)

Organized data

12.

Which of the following is true about secondary data?

a)

Secondary data must be suitable

b)

Secondary data must be reliable

c)

Secondary data must be adequate

d)

All of the above

13.

A schedule is generally filled up by

a)

Researcher

b)

Informants

c)

Government

d)

Educational institutions

14.

Which of the following is not true?

a)

Schedule method is costly as compared to questionnaire method

b)

A questionnaire is generally filled up by informants

c)

Identity of respondent is known un case of schedule

d)

Identity of respondent is known in case of questionnaire

15.

Structured observation is appropriate in case of:

a)

Analytical studies

b)

Descritive statistics

c)

Fundamental studies

d)

Experimental studies

16.

The data which are collected through Internet is called:

a)

Internal secondary data

b)

External secondary data

c)

Documentary sources

d)

None of the above

17.

Selection of appropriate method of data collection is based on:

a)

Nature, object and scope of study

b)

Availability of funds

c)

Time factor

d)

All of the above

18.

Pantry audits is used to:

a)

Estimate the annual sale of goods

b)

Estimate consumption of various goods by consumer

c)

Estimate the wastegare of goods

d)

Estimate the average collection from sales

19.

In the process of conducting research ' Formulation of Hypothesis' is followed by:

a)

Collection of Data

b)

Statement of Objectives

c)

Analysis of Data

d)

Selection of Research Tools

20.

The word "data" is orginated from the latin word:

a)

Detum

b)

Datum

c)

Datam

d)

Detem